Snowshoeing.

Wow. There is nothing like having pristine, white, fluffy show to step and trod through with snowshoes. They allow one to go anywhere deep, inviting snow exists. I had the opportunity to spend a few hours traipsing along the ridge along our local Paint Creek Trail in Rochester. The Trail is an old railroad bed that now is used by countless people, dogs, bikes, cross country skis, and snowshoes everyday of the 365 and 366 day year. This post is a tribute to a glorious sunny day in February of 2011 with a few of my yoga friends. They, and many more that were not with us on that day, a group of intelligent, active, compassionate women of which I possess a great deal of gratitude for the opportunity to be in their company.

Green Smoothie-YUM!

So, I talk about these green smoothies I like to make and drink. They are really tasty and good for you. Plus, they are easy to make when you have the right, simple ingredients. You need a blender or a Bullet machine. The Bullet is perfect for making a single serving of this great smoothie. Next you need some sort of green. It can be kale, mint, chard, dandelion, cilantro, spinach or any other favorite. I like to mix the greens too to give it a unique taste. Then you need a banana to cut down on the bitterness of the green and ANY other fruit. I have use apple, pineapple, black berries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, cherries, pears, ANY fruit by itself of a combination of ANY fruits. Mixing and matching of greens to fruit makes it different every time. The only constant in the banana and enough filtered water to blend the greens. YUM. Plus they make you feel really good.